It was still early, and the five arbitrators had not yet arrived. Everyone started discussing among themselves.
“Things certainly moved fast in the last two days. Both parties are calculating their total assets. According to reliable news, Hong Weiguo has about 300 billion yuan, Qian Guangzhao is said to have more than 1.7 trillion. The difference is too big!”
“Hmm. If he has five times more, he will have the authority to impeach Hong Weiguo. He has sufficient support as well. Things will be tough for Hong Weiguo this time!”
“Aye, if Hong Weiguo really gets impeached, won’t it be like declaring a war? Two tycoons declaring war. It’s scary just thinking about it!”
“That remains to be seen. I heard that once a member gets impeached, there is no way for them to fight back, and it will be hard for them to make a comeback.”
“Aye, that’s scary! That’s why no matter how difficult a member is, they would not start a feud so deep.”
As the members of the Chamber of Commerce discussed among themselves, Qian Guangzhao was laughing as he looked at Hong Weiguo. “Weiguo, I’m ready. How about you? Are you starting to panic? Hahaha!”
“You sure talk a lot.” Hong Weiguo looked at Qian Guangzhao in contempt. “Who’s afraid of who?”
“Don’t worry, I’m not an idiot who can’t read the situation.” Qian Guangzhao laughed and said, “I will cut the weeds and dig up the roots. I will leave you with no chance for a comeback. Aye, to be honest, it makes me excited just thinking of you living on the streets.”
“Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” Hong Weiguo sneered and kept his silence.
Soon, the five magnates, including Wen Jianan, walked in with their assistants. There was complete silence in the Door to Heaven level 99 International Convention Center. When everyone sat down, Wen Jianan said in a deep voice, “After three days of statistical evaluation, the impeachment of Hong Weiguo, eligibility assessment as follows. Impeachment party: 94 people, all signatures and thumbprints valid, total assets of 1.76 trillion. Impeached party: 24 people, total assets of 316.8 billion. Impeachment party has a total of 94 people, which takes the majority of 79.66%. The total assets were 5.565 times that of the impeached party. Final confirmation, impeachment qualification met. Impeachment of Hong Weiguo, valid.”
Hearing that, everyone was shocked!
“My god… this obvious comparison in power. To think Hong Weiguo was able to gather more than 300 billion in total assets. It’s too scary!”
“Yeah, I heard Qian Guangzhao has a strong backing. He roped in a few among the five magnates as well. Even so, to think he almost didn’t make the mark. Hong Weiguo’s charm is too scary!”
“That’s right. It’s a pity he didn’t make it. Aye, Qian Guangzhao has too many people on his side.”
“That’s right. But it’s applaudable for Hong Weiguo to achieve this. It’s not easy.”
Qian Guangzhao did not gain a landslide advantage against Hong Weiguo even with his power. Previously, when members were impeached, the highest difference was more than ten times of the impeached party! This time, it was just slightly over five times.
However, no matter what, Qian Guangzhao still met the impeachment qualification. Everyone heard the last sentence loud and clear.
[Impeachment of Hong Weiguo, valid.]
Such a result meant that… Indeed, Wen Jianan took a deep breath and announced. “I hereby announce—Hong Weiguo, CEO of Sangle Company, is impeached.”
Hong Weiguo, CEO of Sangle Company, was impeached.
Hearing that, there was not a sound in the International Convention Center.
Who would have thought the impeachment would succeed. From that moment, Hong Weiguo was no longer a member of the Chamber of Commerce. In order to ensure the authority of the Chamber of Commerce, the encirclement of Hong Weiguo was about to begin!
“Hahahahahaha!” Hearing the results, Qian Guangzhao laughed hysterically. He hollered. “Hong Weiguo, bye! Aiyaya, I won’t send you further. I shall not get up. We shall meet again someday, hahahahaha!”
While Qian Guangzhao laughed arrogantly, the members around were silent.
The impeachment was a success. What came next…
“Hong Weiguo.” Wen Jianan, who was on the rostrum, looked at Hong Weiguo in his eyes. He said slowly, “According to our rules, you may choose to bring one million yuan overseas. Your company will be taken over by the Chamber of Commerce. Alternatively, you may choose to hang in there with your company. But with the encirclement, it might go bankrupt and you might end up with debts.”
What he said was a rule of the Chamber of Commerce.
Once impeached, there were no relationships to speak of. The Chamber of Commerce would give the impeached person two options. One was to take one million yuan and go overseas to live peacefully. He would have nothing more to do with his company.
Of course, although there weren’t many people who had been impeached previously, almost no one had chosen this option. Their company was their everything. Without their companies, what was the meaning of living peacefully overseas?
“I’ll choose the second option.” Hong Weiguo took a deep breath. “So, can I leave now?”
“Yes.” Wen Jianan nodded. “Tomorrow, from 8 AM onwards, your company will be encircled. You have less than 24 hours to prepare for it.” Saying that he sighed. “Hong Weiguo, get ready.”
“I know.” Hong Weiguo turned around. Before he left, he glanced at Qian Guangzhao, who was behaving cockily, and smiled. He opened the International Convention Center door with a pull and strode out.
“Hahahaha!” After Hong Weiguo left, Qian Guangzhao laughed out loud. He had never been happier. “This idiot, he should have taken the easier route out. Hahaha. He actually chose the second option! Aiya, I was intending to let him off if he had taken the first option. Don’t blame me for what happens next, hahaha!”
“Silence!” Wen Jianan pounded hard on the gavel. “Impeachment is over. All inner circle members are to go back to prepare. Adjourn!”
…
Hong Weiguo, in one of Door to Heaven’s room.
“Weiguo, now that the impeachment is over, you must be careful!” Liu Yihui, Mu Tie, as well as the others supporting him had gathered. Liu Yihui said anxiously, “We will drag this on for as long as we can. Last resort, you can change your name and hide. Qian Guangzhao won’t be able to do anything to you.”
“That’s right. You must not go head on head against him at times like this.” Mu Tie said, “Where there is life, there is hope. What’s most important is to retain your strength. Don’t be rash.”
Looking at everyone who cared for him, Hong Weiguo nodded slowly and said, “I understand. I will be careful and will try to earn more time. As for the rest, I’ll depend on you!”
“Yes, we will take care of that!” Everyone nodded fiercely.
“If I really can’t hold on…” Hong Weiguo squeezed Liu Yihui and Mu Tie’s shoulders. “My Dali, I’ll leave him under your care! Although this child is indifferent, I can only depend on him to take revenge!”
It was like he was entrusting an orphan to them, everyone got teary. “Don’t worry. As long we live, we will not allow Dali to suffer from any injustice!”
“Good. Thank you, everyone!” Hong Weiguo bowed to everyone and said, “We shall meet again someday!”
…
“Hu….” Out of Jinghao Building, Hong Weiguo stood in the streets.
The evening sun was warm, but Hong Weiguo’s heart was cold.
“I was impeached, after all. Qian Guangzhao is really ruthless.” Hong Weiguo shook his head and smiled. “The encirclement from the Chamber of Commerce, how long will I be able to hold on. Ten days? Twenty days? Hopefully…”
If there was anyone Hong Weiguo wanted to see more than anyone, that would be his wife and son.
“Aye, I’ll go back to Ruoxi. No one knows if I’ll be able to make it past this.” Hong Weiguo clenched his fist. “For my Dali, I can’t fall. But Dali… forget it. I have to keep this from him so he doesn’t get worried.”
…
Sky-blue Wings coffeehouse.
“Qian Guangzhao really impeached you?” Lan Ruoxi sat opposite Hong Weiguo. She didn’t seem too surprised.
In actual fact, Lan Ruoxi had heard about what happened in the Chamber of Commerce meeting. It was no surprise that Qian Guangzhao had gone mad and impeached Hong Weiguo on the first day of the meeting.
“Hehe. The Resource Chamber of Commerce was originally a means of managing the business circle in the country. It was intended to be a threshold for the troubles that might be caused by the businessmen. However, it has changed since a hundred years ago. It’s common that Qian Guangzhao played the rules of the game to impeach me. I’m not surprised.” Hong Weiguo held Lan Ruoxi’s hand softly. “But, once impeached, the encirclement will begin. Are you afraid?”
“No.” Lan Ruoxi’s gaze was gentle and certain. “As long as I’m with you, I’m not afraid. We have gone through so much together, this is nothing. But Dali…”
“Don’t worry. If anything happens to me.” Speaking of Hong Dali, Hong Weiguo’s gaze was full of contentment. “Dali will avenge me and crush the entire Resource Chamber of Commerce. I’m certain of that.”
“This rascal. He is usually so indifferent. But at times like this, he’s unexpectedly reliable.” Lan Ruoxi pursed her lips and smiled. “At most, we’ll become beggars. As long as we live, we will get chances to make a comeback. Let’s not tell him about the meeting first. Of course, we can still use his luck. Oh yes, should we get help from the Bureau Chief?”
“We’ll approach him if there’s really no way out. It’s still too early. Also, I think something is not right in the Chamber of Commerce meeting. But I can’t think of what is wrong at the moment.” Hong Weiguo took a deep breath. “Alright. Let’s go. We need to start implementing what we have planned.”
…
Door to Heaven, top level, large conference room.
“Everything is finally on the right track.” Wen Jianan put his feet on the conference table and took a long breath. “These two days have been scary.”
“That’s right. My heart almost jumped out of my mouth.” Sun Yuanzhou shook his head. “Damn it. People from the Hong Family are not easy to handle. To think Hong Weiguo was able to gather more than 300 billion worth of assets. CEO Wen, let’s get started quickly. Undue delays may bring trouble.”
“Well, let’s get the plan started.”
